Climate Insights for Barrancas

The climate in Barrancas is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 580mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 112mm of rainfall. Barrancas is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Barrancas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through December.

Temperatures in Barrancas vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Barrancas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 580mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 48mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 112mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 16mm. That's 96mm less than June, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Barrancas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 368cm annually from March through December. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 106cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Barrancas is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Barrancas, which began on June 21, 2026. Barrancas is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 22°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barrancas based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.